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Debadging consists of removing the brand badges from a car's body. Many people do this to preserve the smooth lines and contours of the vehicle's body. Others just don't want to feel like they are driving around in a mobile billboard. Either way, there are a few different methods to remove badges.

The first step in badge removal is to loosen the adhesive. This can be done by melting the glue with a hot air blower. You can also use hot water, or a special adhesive removal solution. Each of these methods will break down the glue…

With football season upon us once again, many fans are anticipating tailgating with family and friends. To get the most out of your tailgating experience, it’s important to be prepared and have everything you need. We want to help you get ready. Come to Norris Honda and see what we have to offer in the way of supplies and tips.

Here are some tips to have the best possible tailgating experience.

• Make sure all food is fresh.
• Pack your cooler with enough ice to keep food from spoiling.
• Label the coolers with food or drink labels.
• Don’t forget…

The team at Norris Honda wanted to pass along a few towing tips so you avoid making mistakes out on the highway pulling a heavy load.

Even before you position to load on the trailer, take a few minutes and use your lug wrench to tighten the lugs on all the trailer tires. Be sure you have a jack strong enough to lift the trailer and load in case of a flat, and check the spare trailer tires are in working order.

Even though the wiring harness was connected correctly, don't assume the trailer lights are all working. Get…

Knowing how to care for your vehicle so it can offer you many years of safe and solid service is one of our goals here at Norris Honda. Whether your kids are getting ready for the school year or heading off to college, making sure your vehicle is in good running order will help give you peace of mind at this hectic time.

Now is a great time for a safety check for your vehicle. Ensuring you have working jumper cables, gloves, an adequate flashlight with spare batteries, and appropriate levels of washer fluid is important....

 

At Norris Honda, we believe that everybody should get the chance to experience a summer road trip. The memories that are made on these sorts of trips will almost certainly last a lifetime. In order to help you on your way to the next great summer adventure, here are some suggestions for ways to pass the time when some of the younger passengers get restless.

Great for kids of all ages, I Spy is a classic that fits great with the environment that road trips provide. The constantly changing environment means that kids can get creative with what they see…

Although many people believe that car wax is an unnecessary luxury, that line of thought could not be further from the truth. Vehicle wax isn't just there to keep your car looking new and shiny. This substance provides a crucial role in providing protection from the elements. By providing a barrier, the wax protects the surface of the car while filling in unsightly blemishes. The car wax should be the last process in a thorough wash so that it effectively seals in the polish.

The car experts at Norris Honda in Baltimore want all of our valued customers to…

One of the leading causes of accidents in Baltimore, Maryland are tire blow outs or sudden flats, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle. While sometimes you just can’t see this coming, being aware of tire pressure is a reliable way to prevent 99% of these incidents.

There’s no substitute for regular gauge checks of your tires’ pressure, but of course, unless you want to stop every few miles and do this, you can only be so sure your last readings were correct. Fortunately, every vehicle made after 2007 (and many before) are equipped with a TPMS…

In order to jump-start a car with a dead battery, you'll need to move a car with a good battery close enough with the non-operative vehicle first. Turn off the lights and the car's engine, and once the two car hoods are open, unravel the jumper cables.

The jumper cables must be applied to the batteries in the following order: Red is positive and goes to the good battery first, then you can attach the other end to the battery that is in need of the jump. Black is negative and goes to the negative terminal of the…

Maybe it is time for a vacation or maybe you hear that loud rumbling sound coming from the muffler. Getting the exhausts and mufflers serviced will reduce that loud sound and improve your vehicle performance for those long trips without any worries.

The exhaust system is located directly behind the engine, housing a few cylinder heads that collect gases evaluated and analyzed by oxygen sensors. These gases are then refined by the catalytic converters and ultimately muffled by the muffler and coughed into the air.

 

No matter how good a driver you may be, if the headlights on your vehicle are not clearly illuminating the road around you, then potential hazards may be difficult to avoid. Defensive driving involves being able to detect possible problems in your path before it is too late to avoid them.

If the headlight bulb is burnt out or dim, it can be directly replaced in newer vehicle models. Sometimes, depending on the type of vehicle, the bumper will have to be removed in order to remove the headlight casing. In older...